Plot, a digital workspace for managing job sites, has announced a significant integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud®. This integration streamlines procurement processes by replacing traditional log spreadsheets with a synchronized scheduling tool, enhancing efficiency in managing procurement deadlines and workflows.

1. Seamless Synchronization

• Integration Details: The integration synchronizes Autodesk Build submittal items with Plot's procurement scheduling tool, allowing for a streamlined procurement workflow that replaces outdated spreadsheet methods.
• Enhanced Scheduling: By aligning with the construction schedule and calculating procurement deadlines, Plot ensures that materials are delivered to the job site on time.

2. Addressing Workflow Disconnections

• Current Challenges: Procurement tracking often involves disparate workflows, including the submittal register, CPM schedule, and procurement log spreadsheets, leading to duplicative work and inefficiencies.
• Unified Solution: Plot’s integration addresses these challenges by synchronizing these elements into a single, efficient system.

3. Benefits for General Contractors and Trade Partners

• Simplified Management: The integration facilitates easier management of procurement deadlines, helping general contractors (GCs) and trade partners stay coordinated.
• Improved Communication: Plot automatically generates a weekly 'Action Item Checklist' for trade partners, improving transparency and reducing the time spent by GCs seeking material-related information.

Quotes from Key Figures

• Chris Callen, Founder & CEO of Plot: "Our procurement scheduling tool complements existing workflows, providing significant value to general contractors and trade partners by simplifying jobsite coordination."
• James Cook, Director of Industry and Technology Partnerships at Autodesk: "Integrating Autodesk Build submittal items with Plot helps builders manage material orders and keep projects on track by scheduling and prioritizing their submittals."

How Plot Enhances Procurement Management

• Pull-Planning Strategies: Plot uses pull-planning strategies to calculate deadlines for submitting, approving, and ordering materials, reducing manual work and improving overall efficiency.
• Flexible Interface: The tool manages the complex many-to-many relationships in procurement within a flexible and user-friendly interface.
  
  

The integration of Plot with Autodesk Construction Cloud represents a major advancement in construction procurement management. By replacing outdated spreadsheets with a synchronized scheduling tool, the integration enhances workflow efficiency, improves communication, and ensures timely material delivery, ultimately keeping construction projects on track.